BBC sitcom remakes are 'impertinent'
Look forwards, not back, says John Lloyd
21/03/2016 … Top comedy producer John Lloyd has criticised the BBC’s remake of classic sitcoms – saying the Corporation should be moving forward rather than reliving past…
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Mon 21 March 2016
© Hung Chung Chih/Shutterstock A comedy high
New batch of stand-ups assault Everest
21/03/2016 … A whole new batch of comedians are planning to set a new record for the world’s highest stand-up gig on land, with a performance at Everest Base Camp.
Barry Cryer named a 'legend of comedy'
As Leicester fest doles out its prizes
21/03/2016 … Barry Cryer has been presented with a ‘legend of comedy’ award by the Leicester comedy festival.
Sun 20 March 2016
Lenny Henry plays Muhammad Ali
The best of the comedy week ahead
20/03/2016 … The best of the comedy week ahead.
Student award: Cardiff poll opens
20/03/2016 … Voting has now opened for the People's Choice award for the Cardiff University leg of the Chortle Student Comedy award.
© Slapstick/Adam Johnson Dara O Briain to host TV gaming show
20/03/2016 … Dara O Briain is to host a new computer gaming show for Dave.
Eddie's done it!
Izzard completes 27th marathon in 27 days
20/03/2016 … Eddie Izzard has finished his 27th marathon in 27 days across South Africa.
Sat 19 March 2016
Another venue bans Chubby Brown
'It's discrimination,' says agent
19/03/2016 … Roy Chubby Brown has been banned from a second venue for fear his comedy is ‘inappropriate’ from a council-run venue.